Now's the time to get involved in volunteering
The contribution of Manchester’s army of volunteers is being highlighted and celebrated during this year’s Volunteers’ Week.
The Smiths 1984 - 1986 - Photographs by Stephen Wright
An exhibition of early photographs of Manchester music icons The Smiths – including the world-famous shot of the group posing outside the Salford Lads Club - is to go on display at Central Library.
Read Manchester inspires 2000 residents to start Reading Ahead
A record number of young people and adults in Manchester have championed reading this year and successfully completed the Reading Ahead challenge.
Why Manchester bee Christmas card has hallmark of success…and city Santa goes flat out for festive film
Bee Christmas cards to hit shelves soon with message of peace and health for 2018 with cash from sales going to the Big Change campaign.
Manchester joins global network of UNESCO Cities of Literature
Manchester has been successful in its bid to join UNESCO’s worldwide Creative Cities network as a City of Literature.
Manchester City Council and Lifeshare launch library membership scheme for people who are homeless
A new initiative will help people who are homeless to register as library members and access the full range of resources and information available at the city's 22 libraries.
Basketball players, bosses, actors, park wardens - and even a llama ‘drop everything and read’
Basketball players, bosses, actors, park wardens - and even a llama - joined children and adults across the city this week to take part in Read Manchester's challenge to ‘drop everything and read’.
Mancunians challenged to 'drop everything and read' for ten minutes this week on World Poetry Day
Children and adults across Manchester are being challenged to ‘drop everything and read’ for ten minutes on National Poetry Day
Central Library's Start-Up Day could help get your business moving
Budding entrepreneurs are invited to receive business advice from experts and hear their inspiring stories at Start-Up Day, at Manchester Central Library.
Manchester Central Library to host Lego Roald Dahl hero for Roald Dahl Day
Six Roald Dahl heroes are poised to appear, in locations across the UK, in the form of unique LEGO® brick builds to mark Roald Dahl Day - the global celebration of the world’s number one storyteller.
BookBench sculptures pop up across Manchester to celebrate a love of reading
BookBenches painted with literary designs by Manchester schools and community groups will pop up across Manchester this summer, helping to spark a love of reading across the city.
You can party hard at Central Library but Shhhh it’s a silent disco
Central Library is opening its doors on the evening of Saturday 22 April for a retro-party in one of the most iconic historic buildings in Manchester.
Commuters encouraged to read and ride on World Book Day
Commuters across Manchester will be surprised with free books this morning to celebrate World Book Day 2017.
Pretenders icon Chrissie Hynde visits Central Library
Rock legend Chrissie Hynde dropped into Manchester Central Library for a tour of the Oasis:DNA exhibition.
Walliams and Kinney are top of the charts for Manchester's bookworms in 2016
Nine of the top ten books borrowed from Manchester libraries in 2016 were children’s titles, new figures show.
Start Up Day could help get your business moving
Budding entrepreneurs are invited to receive business advice from experts and hear their inspiring stories at Start Up Day, at Manchester Central Library.
Local businesses support Read Manchester campaign
Businesses from across the city have pledged their support for the Read Manchestercampaign at a breakfast event hosted by Sir Howard Bernstein, Chief Executive of Manchester City Council.
Citywide libraries survey reveals progress
Satisfaction with Manchester’s library service has climbed to more than 93 per cent, according to a recent survey
Iconic BookBenches heading to Manchester to inspire a city of readers
Manchester will be home to a trail of iconic BookBenches across the city next summer, in a drive to get the city reading and improve literacy levels.
Bone up on your reading at Central Library’s national flagship event with author Samantha Shannon
Central Library is to host a national flagship event to celebrate books and reading.
Council's Executive Members detail their priorities
Members of the Council’s Executive have published their priorities for the period up to 2020 to help support the Our Manchester strategy for the city.
Inspirational adult learner wins national award
An adult learner from Manchester has proved she is one in a million by beating off competition from adult learners up and down the country to win a national award.
Enjoy a feast of free family fun at Central Library this Sunday
Families are invited to join in the fun this Sunday - at Central Library - to celebrate a summer of the Big Friendly Read - The Summer Reading Challenge.
Two is the magic number for Manchester's reborn Central Library
Today, Tuesday 22 March marks the second anniversary of the reopening of Central Library – and 2.5 million people have already visited the Manchester landmark since its reopening in 2014.
'Millionaires' join Council to launch brand new campaign Read Manchester
A brand new campaign to improve literacy levels and get Manchester reading has attracted millionaire backing - twenty millionaires to be precise - all pupils at Plymouth Grove Primary School.
Suffragette City – Manchester’s Central Library hosts exhibition celebrating the life of Annot Robinson
Central Library is hosting an exhibition to celebrate the remarkable life of suffragette Annot Robinson.
Illustrator Nick Sharratt launches special World Book Day celebrations in Manchester
A star of children's fiction has helped Manchester to launch its World Book Day celebrations.
Manchester's Libraries become Greater with access to millions more books for members
Manchester library users will soon be able to borrow books from other libraries across the region, thanks to a new initiative launching on National Libraries Day.
Manchester Central Library receives Archive Service Accreditation
Manchester Central Library has been awarded Archive Service Accreditation.
The wait is over as Manchester Central Library is reborn
Manchester Central Library was reborn on Saturday 22 March, as it opened its doors to the public after undergoing a transformation during the last three and a half years.
New library launches at Chorlton’s Barlow Centre
Residents are invited to the launch of the new Barlow Moor Community Library on Saturday 15 February.
New library opens at Abraham Moss Leisure Centre
A brand new library opened its doors in the Abraham Moss Centre, Crumpsall, today, Monday 3 February.
New website lifts the lid on Manchester’s history
A new website designed to showcase Manchester’s rich history is now live.
Unearth the roots of your family tree for free at Manchester Libraries
More than six million Manchester parish records, dating back as far as 1538, can be now viewed online for free at Manchester Libraries.
Manchester Libraries launch new free mobile app for members
Manchester Libraries have launched a new app for mobile devices, which is available to download for free.
Manchester Libraries design online toolkit for jobseekers
Manchester Libraries have developed a new online toolkit packed with information and support for jobseekers.
Landmark library and learning centre opens in Higher Blackley
The Lord Mayor of Manchester formally opens a library and learning centre in Higher Blackley at 11:30am on Saturday 12 May, as part of a Family Funday of activities to celebrate the new centre.
Central Library to form new development trust
A new charity will be formed to support additional activities of Manchester Central Library intended to complement and add value to Manchester City Council’s major ongoing commitment to core services.